Lizard, by Ron Frenz, 1985

by Ron Frenz, 1985

Lizard

(See also Dr. Curtis Connors)

  • Real Name: Dr. Curtis Connors
  • Identity: Research Biologist
  • Group Affiliation: Unwitting ally of Calypso
  • First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #6
  • Status: Incarcerated

Powers & Abilities:

The Lizard has super-human strength enabling him to life nearly 12 tons. He has a number of powers reltting to his reptilian form. His alligator-like hide provides armor capable of resisting small-calibar bullets. His speed and reaction time are much greater than a humans as well.

The Lizard's tail is capable of whipping and providing a very powerful offensive attack. His hands and feet are covered with small hooks, and like a gecko, he can climb along walls, ceilings, and almost any intractable surfaces. Finally, as the Lizard, he develops a rapport with all reptile creatures and can communicate with the telepathically.

Equipment & Weapons:

The Lizard uses no equipment.

Origin:

In an attempt to regrow his missing right arm (lost as a war wound), Dr. Curtis Connor focused his biological studies on reptiles and their ability to regenerate lost limbs. He derived a serum, but when he administered it to himself, the serum not only regenerated his arm, but it also caused him to completely transform into a human lizard. Although many treatments have devised to reverse the transformation, to date nothing has completely cured Dr. Connor of his alter-ego.

Lizard's Timeline

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